Skip the tourist restaurants. What do Guangzhou locals eat for breakfast? Who makes the most authentic Dim Sum? This list of 10 eateries covers breakfast to midnight snacks — the real flavors of Guangzhou.
Breakfast: Dim Sum is Guangzhou locals' soul food. Try the old spots near 天河, 15-30 RMB/person. Lunch: Local restaurants — order Dim Sum and seasonal vegetables, 50-80 RMB/person. Dinner: Dim Sum veteran near 越秀, 80-150 RMB/person. Late night: BBQ stalls near 珠江新城, 30-50 RMB/person.
10 recommended spots: ① 天河 old Dim Sum (20-year veteran); ② 越秀 trendy Dim Sum (good ambiance); ③ 珠江新城 hole-in-the-wall (most authentic); ④ Farmhouse near 广州塔; ⑤ Seafood/river fish near 陈家祠; ⑥ 广府文化-themed restaurant; ⑦ Local breakfast joint; ⑧ Night market BBQ; ⑨ Dessert old shop; ⑩ Souvenir shop. Budget: a full day of eating ~200-400 RMB/person.